Microfracture spacing distributions and the evolution of fracture patterns in sandstones

Natural fracture patterns in sandstone were sampled using scanning electron microscope-based cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL) imaging. All fractures are opening-mode and are fully or partially sealed by quartz cement. Most sampled fractures are too small to be height-restricted by sedimentary layers. At...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hooker, J, Laubach, S, Marrett, R
Format: Journal article
Published: Elsevier 2017